On Sunday October 12, from 9 am to 2 pm, the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will hold an Art and the Naturalist program offered to the public. The program will be run by Dan Yacobellis. Yacobellis is a local naturalist who conducts many wilderness education programs in the Capital District.
All participants will have the opportunity to learn how to extract the subtleties contained in the subject matter, from animal signs to landscapes and the relationships they have with each other. All skill levels and ages are welcome to attend this program. There is a $20 fee for adults and a $10 fee for each child accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions please contact Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 518-658-2055 or dykenpod@fairpoint.net.
Full Harvest Moon Paddle
Paddle into the stillness of the night under a full harvest moon on Dyken Pond. A guided paddle will be held on Tuesday evening, October 14, from 6 pm until 8 pm. We’ll look for beavers and other wildlife on the lake. Pre-registration is required for this program as space is limited. Canoe and kayak rentals are available for $10. You can register by contacting the Dyken Pond Center 518-658-2055 or by email, dykenpond@fairpoint.net.
Fire By Friction
Have you ever wondered how to start a fire without matches? On Saturday, October 18, there will be a fire building program taking place at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. This program will be conducted by Jim Bonesteel and concentrates mainly on the bow drill method of building a fire with friction but will still encompass a wide range of fire building techniques. This is an all day program (9 am to 4 pm) where pre-registration is required. There is a $20 fee for non-members and a $15 fee for members. Registration can be done by either calling Jim Bonesteel at 766-5354 or emailing him at jim@jbonesteel.com.
Dyken Pond Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating. Call 658-2055 for directions and a complete schedule of our fall and winter events.